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Black Squirrel Triathlon

Black Squirrel Triathlon

Race Date

May 17, 2026

Location

Council Bluffs, IA

The Experience

The Black Squirrel is a great race for any age and ability on a flat and fast course on Lake Manawa. The race starts and ends at Lake Manawa Beach. The Swim course is a clockwise course straight out from the beach and back.  The Bike Course consists of two complete clockwise loops of the lake.  The Run Course exits the transition area and uses portions of the paved trail and adjacent streets.   All participants registered by April 12th will receive a finisher medal! Awards for the Top 3 overall males and females ages 15 and above.  Top 3 individuals in each 5 year Age Group on both male and females.  Awards also for the top 3 relay teams.   Top overall award for Aquabike male and female.

Logistics

Race Day

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Start Time

8:00 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt Technical High Quality

Start Location

Lake Manawa Beach, Council Bluffs, IA, 51501

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

25.75K5.75K750m

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

56°

Afternoon (High)

74°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

14 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

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